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Magistrate Zou rolled his eyes in his heart, and stepped forward with a smile, holding Magistrate Cai's other hand. He said warmly: "As colleagues, we don't have many opportunities to meet each other on weekdays. Today is a rare opportunity to get together, so we can get close."

Magistrate Wu turned his head, looked at Magistrate Zou, and laughed: "Brother Cai is very good at running the county. We will ask Brother Cai for advice later. Please give me your advice."

Magistrate Cai has been the magistrate for more than half a year. He has secured his official position and his mentality is as stable as an old dog. Hearing this, he smiled and said: "I don't dare to give advice. I am a late learner. I should ask more advice from the two magistrates." right."

On the other side, several county magistrates entered the palace one after another, and each went to speak to County Magistrate Chen and Magistrate Ma. Especially County Magistrate Chen, who was surrounded by the most people.

County Magistrate Chen's biological father was Chen Changshi, and his daughter became the princess's wife. Moreover, County Magistrate Chen was from a serious imperial examination background. Over the years, he has been in charge of the iron mines in Bowang County and has continuously mined and produced iron, making great contributions to the palace. In terms of status and closeness, he is the first among the county magistrates.

Magistrate Ma, who is already seventy years old after the Chinese New Year, should not be underestimated either. Everyone knows that the Ma family is richest than any other in Nanyang. The eldest grandson of Magistrate Ma is now also the servant of the princess. He has a handsome face, is smooth and smooth in handling tasks, and his future prospects are limitless.

Magistrate Cui, on the other hand, was born into a wealthy family and had achieved success at a young age, so he was inevitably a little arrogant. He is like a breath of fresh air among all the veterans who hang out in the officialdom. Everyone greeted Magistrate Cui and then spontaneously found others to talk to, so as not to be bored.

Magistrate Cui was also a little frustrated.

He used to be a little arrogant. However, last year, the princess inspected Ye County and tried several cases. As a county magistrate, he felt enlightened and became more practical in his duties.

One by one, why are you still looking at him with the same eyes as before!
At this moment, there was movement at the door again.

The people from Mashe and Chenshe welcomed people in. This man was about fifty years old, with a capable face. After he came in, he bowed his hands to everyone in a flattering manner.

"Who is this person?" Magistrate Cui asked Magistrate Gao next to him in a low voice.

Magistrate Gao took a closer look and laughed softly: "This is Tang Wu from the Tang family in Xi'e."

The Tang family in Xi'e is famous, and County Magistrate Cui has naturally heard of it: "It's okay for Magistrate Zou to come. Although the Tang family is a wealthy family, it's not Tang Wu's turn to come to this occasion! Also, how do you know Tang Wu?" ?”

Magistrate Gao of Wuyin County whispered: "Last year, the Tang family donated five thousand shi of grain. Later, I was ordered by the princess to buy grain and send it to Wuyin County. I personally received the grain at that time, so I have seen he."

"The Tang family not only buys food for Wuyin County, but also for Pheasant County. Both the Nanyang Army and the Guards Battalion are short of military rations. The princess naturally wants to give Tang a decent reputation if she puts great emphasis on the Tang family."

Isn’t that respectable?

At today's banquet, in addition to the palace officials and the magistrates of the fourteen counties, the head of the Tang family, Mr. Tang Wu, was present.

Mr. Tangwu, who had been working hard for several months, had a red face and was full of energy. After greeting him all the way, he was led to sit down. By coincidence, I happened to sit at the same table as Magistrate Cui, the magistrate of Gao County.

Mr. Tangwu had dealt with Magistrate Gao before, so he naturally opened his mouth to chat. The young Magistrate Cui was left alone again.

Magistrate Cui: "..."

"The princess is here!"

I don’t know who reminded me.

Everyone stood up and raised their hands in unison: "I respectfully welcome the princess!"

Mr. Tang Wu, who had no official status, was so excited that he almost shouted together. When the words came to his mouth, he finally reacted and omitted the word "general minister": "Welcome to the princess!"

When will it be possible to call myself a minister?

The princess who came in a beautiful dress looked at everyone's faces one by one with a smile in her eyes: "You are all excused, please sit down!" "I thank the princess!" After everyone thanked them, they took their seats.

The princess smiled and said: "Everyone has worked hard in the past year. The next year may be even harder. I would like to propose a toast to you all."

The princess took the initiative to raise her glass, and her words "Maybe it will be even harder" were naturally ignored by everyone, and everyone raised their glasses and drank the wine.

The princess raised her glass again: "For this glass of wine, I would like to first toast to County Magistrate Chen. The iron ore in Bowang County is produced every year, which supplies Nanyang County to make farm tools and the guards camp to make weapons. County Magistrate Chen Hard work pays off.”

County Magistrate Chen drank a glass of wine under the envious eyes of other magistrates. Even though County Magistrate Chen is a calm man, he is also a little distracted at the moment.

"For the second cup, I would like to honor Magistrate Ma." The princess was even more polite to Magistrate Ma: "Magistrate Ma is already in his seventies this year, and he still works as an errand every day. Biyang Racecourse can raise five hundred horses every year. A good war horse is all the work of Magistrate Ma. This princess has always kept it in mind and has never forgotten it."

Magistrate Ma was so excited that his eyes were red, and he said repeatedly: "I dare not praise the princess. I am a merchant, and I was greatly favored by the prince and became the magistrate of Biyang County. I must raise horses for the princess with my heart and serve as the princess." Poor effectiveness."

Magistrate Cui secretly sat upright, feeling both excited and expectant.

Who would have thought that the princess's eyes directly skipped him and fell on Magistrate Cai: "Magistrate Cai, this third glass of wine is from me."

"You are diligent in your work, careful in your work, and dedicated to the people. In less than a year, Li County has already taken on a new look. This is all your credit. Perhaps, in two or three years, Li County will become a central county."

Magistrate Cai was about to burst into tears. He raised his wine glass tremblingly and said, "I have done all my duties. I cannot bear the princess's high praise."

Jiang Shaohua smiled slightly, put down his wine glass, and said in a loud voice: "The banquet has officially begun, you don't have to be restrained, just feel free to do it."

Magistrate Cui also wanted to cry.

Even if he can't compare with Magistrate Chen and Magistrate Ma, why should he be outdone by Magistrate Cai?

There are fourteen counties in Nanyang County, and the richest is Ye County. The tax revenue of Ye County is the highest in Nanyang County every year. As a county magistrate, he can barely do it! Why can't it catch the eyes of the princess?
……

The banquet lasted for more than an hour before breaking up.

Magistrate Cui, who had been drinking for a long time at noon, was quite drunk and wandered back to his residence.

When he came to the palace this time, he brought a few followers with him and settled in the guest room of the palace. He lives with Magistrate Cai.

As for County Magistrate Chen, he lives with his biological father. Magistrate Ma lives in the courtyard of the Mashe people.

Magistrate Cai came back later. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Magistrate Cui sitting on a chair sullenly.

Magistrate Cai was stunned for a moment, then quickly stepped forward with a smile: "Magistrate Cui drank a lot today, why don't you take a break?"

Magistrate Cui said nothing and refused to leave.

Magistrate Cai had no choice but to send everyone around him out, and then personally poured a cup of tea for Magistrate Cui: "Magistrate Cui wants tea."

Magistrate Cui drank a cup of tea, then another cup, but still remained silent.

Magistrate Cai: "..."